The Adventures of Thumper

I used a vacuum to get the hull down to a size that would allow the boat to be moved off my sons back patio
and to the garage/boat house where the trailer now lives. Looking at her now she looks like a easy move for a 200 lb man with a mission, but damn what a Flecker. Balky dead weight like a fat passed out drunk.

Cheers, Don

Quote from Reefchief

Put some backpack straps on it, bring along a floor pump. Youve got yourself an XL banksboard! :laughing:

That really is amazing. Don do you have any idea about this boats life before you got it? Wonder if it was dropped out of a plane in a similar configuration at one point lol.

There is a Navy doc about a 1/2'' thick that covers packing and deployment with the motor attached.

I have no knowledge of the boats past service history, other then she transported divers.

The roll up floor was out of the boat in the picture, I'll post the stowed dimensions and wt later.

Cheers, Don

The very successful CRRC 450 is used by leading Special Force units around the world.
CRRC 450 MK2 LIB - NATO No. 1940-99-056-3210 The CRRC 450 is an 8 to 10 person craft designed for fitting with a single standard shaft outboard. These rapid deployment craft are designed for military and commercial operations where ease and speed of assembly are essential. The compact size when packed facilitates stowage and easy launch from submarines, air dropping from fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, or deployment from small vehicles. The craft can be inflated in water or on land, and made ready for operation within two minutes by means of the high pressure inflation system.
Length : 14' 9"
Beam : 6' 8"
Capacity: 2200 lbs
Weight : 306 lbs with inflation system and tanks
Stowed Dimensions Boat incl. Floorboards 157x66x55cm
Engine : 1x 50hp Capacity 8-10 Persons
• Special Forces
• Air Drop
• Submarine Launch
• Assault Counter Insurgency
• Rapid Response Units

My side of the garage is a wee bit cramped, the other side has my gym and heavy bag, time to regroup.
At least the trailer and boat have 3' after the door closes. Next project is to add 2 more bunk boards and brackets to support the tubes. Good news is I am only a couple miles to the launch ramp, unless I harass the LA
and San Diego guys.;)

Cheers, Don

Thanks, I sent him a PM to buy.

Cheers, Don

This Monark rowing machine was a expensive purchase at 300 bucks back in 1979:@, I was impressed with the hi quality 6061 Aluminum and hard black anodize. I have only worn out 1 pair of rams in all this years and it has served me well. Just as I was on the phone to order heavy wall rectangle tubing it caught my eye, it will now have a new life as the front bow board bunk and side bunk bracket after a little demo work and fab. Even matches the hull non-color.;) Now where did I stow my Zink chromate?

Cheers, Don

Quote from LunkerBuster

Pimp!! THAT my friend is recycling

Yeah, and I reclaimed a little yardage for the Cave.:D
Mandy told me last night; '' Don't you go near my Pilates bench'':nono:

Cheers, Don

Quote from Hookinfish

I saw this and thought you might be interested.

Free -- Aluminum floor for 4 meter Zodiac Inflatable
Free -- Aluminum floor for 4 meter Zodiac Inflatable

I got in touch with the owner Rick, what a cool guy. He's going to measure them and get back to me.
Thanks again Hookinfish, beers on me the next time.

Cheers, Don

Centered,mounted, and drilled the transom for mounting the motor.Need to remove it prep and paint the rusty mount sleeve and detail the motor. Received my hypalon rub strake for the side of the tube, waiting for more expensive two part glue. Finally worked out the design of the radar arch/ gun rack. The challenge was building something that could articulate down to a height the would fit under the garage door when the boat is on the trailer. More on that when I get the remaining bits.

Yesterday I drove to Julian to pick up my newest crew mate, Kauai, a 3 month old Bengal hybrid. She will be in charge of fish processing this summer.

Cheers, Don

Thanks, I get to be a kid again. Nothing like watching a kitten and a dog play.

Cheers, Don